It’s not in Tibet, yet it has a continuous ten-mile alpine meadow | Converse with the wind at 1918 meters above the clouds
“Wugong Mountain | Step into the ‘Sky Prairie,’ converse with the wind at 1918 meters above the clouds”---
> “It’s not in Tibet, yet it has a continuous ten-mile alpine meadow; > It’s not near the snow region, yet the sea of clouds roars like waves all year round; > This is **Wugong Mountain** — the last piece of pristine ecological highland in East China, > one of China’s top ten classic hiking routes, > and a ‘**youth pilgrimage site**’ in the hearts of countless young people.”---
Wugong Mountain - ✅ Location: Border of Luxi County, Pingxiang City and Ji’an City, Jiangxi Province - ✅ Main peak Baihe Peak (Golden Summit) elevation: **1918.3 meters** - ✅ Core scenic area: about 260 square kilometers - ✅ Best tags: **Alpine Meadow | Sea of Clouds Sunrise | Light Hiking Paradise | Camping Haven | Photography Sanctuary**
This is a famous mountain in southern China that combines “**majestic, unique, steep, elegant, and secluded**” — enjoy azaleas in spring, coolness in summer, grass waves in autumn, and rime frost in winter, accessible all year round.---
Four Core Attractions
1. 【Golden Summit | Peak of the Sea of Clouds】 - Elevation 1918 meters, the highest peak of Wugong Mountain - From the summit, overlook the rolling mountains and gaze far into Hunan and Jiangxi lands - The best spot to watch **sunrise, sea of clouds, and starry sky** ---
2. 【Alpine Meadow | Sky Prairie】 - Stretching over ten miles, one of China’s largest and most intact alpine meadows - Rolling green waves in spring and summer, golden like a carpet in autumn, snow-covered in winter - Ideal for camping, running, and photography. Featured experience: - Camp at the top of “Hero Slope” or “Despair Slope” - At night, gather around the fire to brew tea, listen to the wind and insects - Early morning watch the mist flow through the valley, as if in a fairyland ---
3. 【Diaomazhuang → Golden Summit Boardwalk | Suspended Sky Road】 - About 3 kilometers of wooden plank road built along the ridge - Cliff on the left, meadow on the right, walking here feels like riding the clouds - The most challenging and breathtaking section of Wugong Mountain ---
4. 【Fayunjie | Cloud Station】 - Important mid-route supply point with inns, shops, and restrooms - Named “Fayun” because it is often surrounded by clouds and mist - The preferred accommodation for most two-day crossing trips 🛏️ Recommended stays: “Fayunjie Tent Camp” or “Starry Sky Inn” ---
Featured Experiences | Five Unique Cloud Moments
1. 【Camp One Night | Lie Down to Watch the Milky Way】 - Wugong Mountain is China’s most popular **mass camping destination** - Multiple official campsites in the scenic area (Golden Summit, Hero Slope, Despair Slope, Fayunjie) - Very low light pollution, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye on clear nights ---
2. 【Light One-Day Crossing】 - Recommended route: Visitor Center → Shigu Temple → Zhong’an → Shiliping → Golden Summit → Descend and return - About 12 kilometers total, takes 6–8 hours - Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆ (suitable for beginner hikers) ---
3. 【In-depth Two-Day Crossing】 - Day 1: Visitor Center → Shiliping/Fayunjie (overnight) - Day 2: Fayunjie → Golden Summit → Descend and return - More leisurely to appreciate the beauty of the meadows, avoiding rushing ---
4. 【Shoot Epic Photos | Rent the Entire Meadow for Romance】 - Spring: Azaleas + green grass = healing scenery - Summer: Blue sky, white clouds + sea of clouds = epic scenes - Autumn: Golden grass waves + backlit silhouettes = cinematic feel - Winter: Vast snowfields + rime on branches = fairy tale world ---
5. 【Challenge Yourself | Conquer Despair Slope】 - The last 3 kilometers before the Golden Summit, continuous uphill, tests your willpower - Though named “Despair,” it actually means “Hope” — reaching the summit reveals the surging sea of clouds - Hiking community saying: “After conquering Despair Slope, life’s hardships no longer scare you.” The shop owner often says: “There’s no elevator on the mountain, but every step leads to freedom.” ---
Food Recommendations | Wild Mountain Flavors on Your Tongue |
**Bamboo Tube Rice** | Glutinous rice steamed with cured meat and shiitake mushrooms, fragrant and soft || **Alpine Potato Slices** | Local specialty, powdery and soft texture, spicy stir-fried and crispy || **Cured Meat Stir-fried with Dried Bamboo Shoots** | Fresh bamboo shoots dried in spring, paired with smoked cured meat || **Hot Ginger Soup Noodles** | A warming magic after hiking, drives away cold and refreshes || **Self-heating Hot Pot** | Common quick meal at campsites, convenient and fast |---
> When you are at the Golden Summit at 4 a.m., > watching the first ray of sunlight pierce through the clouds, > the entire meadow awakens from darkness, > at that moment, > you know — > this is not just a mountain, > it is a symbol of spirit, > it is why we grit our teeth to climb every step, > just to earn > that one second of pride standing above the clouds, overlooking the world. ---